Tool and Die Maker

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Tenneco is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Tool and Die Maker who will build, repair, and maintain tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used in our manufacturing processes.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Completion of a Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or trade school (preferred)

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in tool and die making within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fabricate, repair, and maintain a variety of precision tools, dies, molds, and fixtures to support production operations.
• Follow all safety policies and ensure that tooling work adheres to quality standards and tolerance
• Inspect finished tools and dies for proper function using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, revisions, and modifications.
• Operate a variety of machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and EDM machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on existing tools and dies to extend tool life and reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Set up and adjust tool dimensions, tolerances, and fits to exacting specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues affecting production performance or part quality.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Proficient in the use of manual and CNC machine tools.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling design, materials, and heat treatment.

Work Environment

• Lift and handle objects up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, sometimes exposed to noise, heat, or moving machinery.

Employer’s Statement

Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.